With the tourism business witnessing green shoots of revival, the industry stakeholders look at the New Year with hope and a whole lot of caution. It is not yet time to relax but ensure this boom sustains amid a spurt in COVID-19 cases. TRAVTALK finds out what the decision-makers have …
Read More »Resort for leisure, biz travellers
Mohit Sharad, Associate Vice President, Sales and Marketing, North and East India, Fern Surya Resort, says their resort provides everything a visitor may want to make lifelong memories. TT Bureau The Fern Surya Resort, located in Dharampur, attracts both leisure and business travellers by offering outstanding value, quality, and service, …
Read More »The Fern: A top wedding venue
Gunjan Pandey, GM, The Fern, says that they have officiated at over 30 weddings, and also provide complete packages for all types of travellers, including leisure, business, and group tourists. TT Bureau The Fern has 49 rooms, including eight quarters and 41 rooms, one dining room with a terrace, a …
Read More »‘Little space for run-of-the-mill hotels’
The South India Hotels & Restaurants Association (SIHRA) organises its annual convention in Bengaluru from 18 November to 20 November 2022, even as the hospitality industry grapples with the challenges of manpower and infrastructure. A few patrons of the hospitality industry share their views on how the industry has changed …
Read More »Agoda’s Beds Network makes wholesale easier for Indian hoteliers
Leisure travel is returning to pre COVID levels in many markets globally but business travel isn’t yet back to where it was, and may still be slow for some time. So there is a need for hoteliers to find alternative ways to utilize their inventory in the B2B space. Here …
Read More »Palladium opens 2 hotels in Ibiza
Sandra Polo Canudas, Asia & MEA Commercial Director, Palladium Hotel Group, is encouraged by the current numbers from India and is confident that 2023 will be a successful year for the hotel group. TT Bureau Sandra Polo Canudas, Asia & MEA Commercial Director, Palladium Hotel Group, was in India recently …
Read More »Larger & intimate spaces for hotels
Digital transformation in the hospitality industry is now firmly embedded in the daily activities of hospitality businesses, with some new and emerging trends on the rise. TT Bureau The hospitality industry is adjusting to the new normal and noticing an increase in new trends. Vikram Cotah, CEO, GRT Hotels and …
Read More »Summit to launch new property in Goa
Summit Calangute Resort & Spa’s first establishment in Goa is all set to open this month. The 80-room property, situated near Calangute Beach, the flagship beach of Goa, promises visitors to offer distinctive brand of premium comfort. TT Bureau After establishing pristine properties in enthralling hill stations like Darjeeling, Kalimpong …
Read More »Marriott expands its horizon
With domestic boom in the Indian hospitality sector, Marriott hotels and resorts in cities have been witnessing occupancy between 90 and 95 per cent, says Arun Kumar, Market Vice President- North India, Nepal and Bhutan, Marriott. He also shares plans to further boost business in India and Bhutan markets. Nisha …
Read More »Aggregators penalised, Hospitality wins
Competition Commission of India (CCI) recently levied penalties of `392 crore on MMT-Go and Oyo after finding them in contravention of the law. Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) terms the order a big win for the hospitality industry against the dominance of aggregators. TT Bureau Based …
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